Mythological sci-fi dramas can be referred to the following works:
1 Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015): This is a movie sequel based on George Lucas 'classic sci-fi film series, directed by George Lucas' son, James Lucas.
2 Westworld (2017): This is a sci-fi TV series directed by Jonathan Nolan that explored the relationship between human free will and virtual reality with the theme of the virtual theme park "Westworld".
3 Star Trek Beyond (2017): This is a sci-fi TV series directed by James Cameron that tells the story of the conflict between humans and alien races in a future world with the theme of the "Star Trek" series.
Game of Thrones (2011 - 2019): This is an epic fantasy TV series directed by George R.R. Martin. The theme of the battle between the seven kingdoms contains a lot of mythical and sci-fi elements.
5 Blade Runner 2049(2017): This is a sci-fi film directed by Dennis Villeneuve, adapted from Dennis Villeneuve's novel of the same name. It tells the story of the future world of Los Angeles in the 1980s and a clone.
There was a recommended novel that was reincarnated into a Chinese drama series called " China Entertainment Begins from Nortel 96." This novel told the story of the protagonist's unusual life after he was reborn in 1996 and became a student of Class 96 of the Central Drama Academy. This novel was written by Knight Confusion 2023 and was already on the shelves and being serialised. The specific plot and content were not mentioned. There was no relevant information in the other search results.
I think 'The Legend of Zhen Huan' is a remarkable Chinese drama based on a novel. It portrays the life of women in the imperial harem. There are complex relationships, power struggles, and emotional entanglements. The acting is superb, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the audience engaged from start to finish.
The history of Chinese drama could be traced back to ancient times. According to historical records, there was a description of drama in the Spring and Autumn Annals of China around 136 B.C. As time passed, Chinese drama continued to develop and form its own unique performance style and artistic form.
In the Tang Dynasty, Chinese drama reached a peak, with the appearance of classic works such as "Chang 'an Twelve Hours" and "Pipa Song". The Song Dynasty was the lowest point of Chinese drama because of political corruption and social unrest, which affected the development of drama.
During the Ming Dynasty, Chinese drama once again ushered in a peak of development. Classic works such as The Peony Pavilion and The Romance of the Western Chamber appeared. During the Qing Dynasty, the development of Chinese drama was once again hindered by the corruption of the feudal system and the ban of the rulers. Many excellent plays were strangled.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Chinese dramas began to gradually revive, and classic works such as Teahouse and Camel Xiangzi appeared. In the middle of the 20th century, Chinese drama once again fell into a low ebb. Due to political and social reasons, many excellent plays were banned or destroyed.
It was only in recent years that Chinese drama gradually regained its vitality and appeared classic works such as "Three Words and Two Pats" and "Teahouse". The history of Chinese drama was full of twists and turns, and it was also an important part of Chinese culture.
They usually explore future possibilities. Take 'Wandering Earth' for instance. It imagines a future where humans have to take extreme measures to save the earth, showing different aspects of human nature in a survival - based scenario. They also tend to have a grand vision, depicting large - scale events and changes in the universe or society.
There are many names for Chinese sci-fi films. Here are some of them:
Wandering Earth
Interstellar Crossing
Grave Robber's Chronicles
Old Cannon
5 Asking No West or East
Big Fish Begonia
7 Nezha's Demon Child Descends
The Richest Man in Xihong City
9 Fanghua
Mars Rescue
These names were common for Chinese sci-fi movies, but there were also some other choices such as the " Three-Body " series," Ball Lightning "," Supernova Era ", and so on.
There were many differences between Chinese sci-fi and foreign sci-fi. Chinese sci-fi usually paid more attention to traditional Chinese culture and historical elements, such as ancient Chinese myths, legends, and historical events. At the same time, they also added some local culture and values to the discussion. In contrast, foreign sci-fi usually paid more attention to science and technology, the exploration of the universe, and the imagination and setting of the future world. In addition, there may be some restrictions and prejudices in the writing and translation of Chinese sci-fi, which may cause it to be inferior to foreign sci-fi in some aspects.
Science fiction was known as the father of Chinese science fiction. He was one of the important representatives of Chinese science fiction literature. He had created many famous science fiction novels such as the "Three-Body" series and "Ball Lightning". He had played an important role in the development and promotion of Chinese science fiction literature.
Yes, there might be. Some novels are often adapted into dramas in China. However, I'm not sure if there is a specific Chinese drama directly based on 'Pretty Man' novel without further research.